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Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) director receives 65-share dividend-equivalent grant

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Peabody Energy director Stephen E. Gorman reported an acquisition of 65 shares of Common Stock on a Form 4. The shares were granted at a reference price of $28.19 per share as exempt dividend equivalents on prior deferred stock unit and restricted stock unit awards.

After this compensation-related grant, Gorman directly holds 57,669 shares of Peabody Energy common stock. The filing reflects routine equity-based compensation rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

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Insider GORMAN STEPHEN E
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 65 $28.19 $2K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 57,669 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares granted 65 shares Dividend-equivalent grant on deferred and restricted stock units
Grant reference price $28.19 per share Reported transaction price for the 65-share grant
Shares held after grant 57,669 shares Total direct holdings following the Form 4 transaction
Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition of Common Stock
dividend equivalents financial
"The shares of Common Stock represent exempt dividend equivalents on prior deferred stock unit awards and restricted stock unit awards."
Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.
deferred stock unit awards financial
"The shares of Common Stock represent exempt dividend equivalents on prior deferred stock unit awards and restricted stock unit awards."
restricted stock unit awards financial
"The shares of Common Stock represent exempt dividend equivalents on prior deferred stock unit awards and restricted stock unit awards."
Restricted stock unit awards are company promises to deliver a specific number of shares to employees or service providers in the future once conditions—such as staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets—are met. They matter to investors because when the promises convert into actual shares they increase the total share count and can reduce earnings per share, while also aligning recipients’ interests with stock performance much like deferred pay that turns into ownership if goals are met.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
GORMAN STEPHEN E
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION
701 MARKET STREET
(Street)
ST. LOUIS MISSOURI 63101
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PEABODY ENERGY CORP [ BTU ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/08/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/08/2026A65(1)A$28.1957,669D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The shares of Common Stock represent exempt dividend equivalents on prior deferred stock unit awards and restricted stock unit awards.
Remarks:
/s/ Caitlin Reardon-Ashley, Attorney-in-fact06/10/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Peabody Energy (BTU) report for Stephen E. Gorman?

Peabody Energy reported that director Stephen E. Gorman acquired 65 shares of Common Stock. These were granted as exempt dividend equivalents tied to earlier deferred stock unit and restricted stock unit awards, not bought in the open market.

Was the Peabody Energy (BTU) Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or sell?

The Form 4 transaction was not an open-market trade. It reflects a grant of 65 shares as dividend equivalents on prior deferred stock unit and restricted stock unit awards, categorized as a compensation-related acquisition rather than a market purchase or sale.

What is the reference price for the 65 Peabody Energy (BTU) shares granted to Stephen E. Gorman?

The 65 shares of Peabody Energy Common Stock were reported at a reference price of $28.19 per share. This price helps indicate the value of the grant but does not represent an open-market transaction or a negotiated purchase price.

How many Peabody Energy (BTU) shares does Stephen E. Gorman hold after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the reported grant, Stephen E. Gorman directly holds 57,669 shares of Peabody Energy Common Stock. This total includes the additional 65 shares received as exempt dividend equivalents on prior deferred stock unit and restricted stock unit awards.

What do 'exempt dividend equivalents' mean in the Peabody Energy (BTU) Form 4 filing?

Exempt dividend equivalents are share-based credits linked to existing equity awards. In this case, 65 shares were issued as dividend equivalents on prior deferred stock unit and restricted stock unit awards, treating them as compensation rather than an open-market purchase or sale.